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Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Resource Recovery Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate $35,000 in grant funds from Keep Austin Beautiful for the purchase and installation of public litter and recycling containers. Funding: $35,000 is available from Keep Austin Beautiful. A City funding match is not required.
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Austin Resource Recovery.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $35,000 is available from Keep Austin Beautiful. A City funding match is not required. A fiscal note is attached.
For More Information:
Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4301; Amy Slagle, Assistant Director,
Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4302.
Additional Backup Information:
Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging the community in building a cleaner, more beautiful Austin through education, volunteerism, and community partnerships. Established in 1985, KAB works collaboratively with residents, schools, and local businesses to promote litter prevention, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship. Each year, the organization mobilizes thousands of volunteers in citywide cleanup and beautification events, provides environmental education programs to students, and supports neighborhood groups in local improvement projects. Through these initiatives, KAB plays a vital role in enhancing the City’s sustainability goals and strengthening community pride across Austin.
KAB will grant the City $35,000 for the purchase and installation of public litter and recycling containers. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) will support the procurement, placement, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the litter and recycling containers in locations consistent with City operational priorities. ARR and KAB will collaborate on container branding, with both organizations’ logos displayed to recognize the partnership and grant support.